Wedding traditions of Helsinki
Finnish weddings include the bride's farewell and a sauna evening for the couple's friends.
In Finland the sauna is part of life, and a sauna evening is often held before a wedding. Finland made same-sex marriage legal in 2017.
A wedding here
The bride may be taken to the sauna by her women friends the night before. A mock bride auction, in which the groom must buy his bride back, was an old folk custom.
Feast and dress
The meal may include salmon, rye bread and a bride's cake. A traditional bridal crown was worn in the countryside, and the Karelian dress is worn by some.
Wedding customs of Helsinki
Also part of it, and being written: Sauna (A pre-wedding ritual.), Wedding (Finnish customs.), Karelian pasty (A pastry served at some weddings.).
A wedding trail idea for Helsinki
- Helsinki Cathedral A major church.
- Suomenlinna A sea fortress used for events.
- Seurasaari An open air museum.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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